Zenith VRL4170 Operating Manual & Warranty page 5

Table of Contents
Note: This is a task oriented operating guide and is broken down into the steps one would ordinarily fol-
low in using this VCR; VCR/Remote controls, Installation, VCR Setup, Playing Tapes, Recording Tapes, etc.
Safety Warnings
Regulator?," Information
.................. Inside front Cover
Electrical Shock Warnings
.................. Inside front Cover
General Information
Introduction ...................... i
Installation Considerations ......... i
Specifications
VCR Specifications Listing ........ ii
1 VCR Front Panel
,Controls Description and Use ..... 1-1
2 VCR Back Panel
,Connections Description and Use 2-1
Audio/Video Connection Jacks... 2-1
,Antenna Connection Jacks ....... 2-1
Channel 3-4 Switch .............. 2-1
:3VCR Remote Control
Controls Description and Use ..... 3-1
Installing Batteries ............... 3-2
Multi-brand Codes ............... 3-3
4 VCR Installation
Unpack the VCR and Accessories 4-1
System Connections
]Basic First Time Connections VCR,
Antenna, Cable Box and "IV Set 4-1
Replacing an old VCR with a Zenith
VCR ........................ 4-1
New VCR Owner Connections .... 4-1
VCR Front and Back Panel
Connection Options ........... 4-2
Cable (CATV) Connections ...... 4-3
System Diagram ................. 4-3
5 VCR Setup
Enter information that prepares your
VCR to receive programs that are
broadcast in your local area and
specifying VHFAJHF type
antenna(s) or Cable service
(CATV) ...................... 5-1
On-Screen Menu System .......... 5-1
Setting the Clock ................ 5-2
Receiving TV Programs VHFFLIHF or
Cable TV Service ............. 5-2
Channel Search ................. 5-2
Channel Save/Skip ............... 5-2
VCR Function On-Screen Display 5-3
Power Failures ............. 5-3, 13-1.
Error Messages ................. 5-3
VCR Message Center Displays 54,5,6
6 Playback
(Playing Tapes)
Playing Tapes ................... 6-1
Stop Playing Tapes .............. 6-1
Loading and Ejecting Tapes ...... 6-1
Additional Playback Features ..... 6-2
Still/Slow Motion/Pause .......... 6-2
Rewind/Fast Forward ............ 6-2
Reverse/Forward Search ......... 6-2
Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual 6-2
Real Time Tape Counter .... 6-2, 1.2-1
Index Search (See Section 12)
Automatic Counter Resetting 6-2, 1.2-1
Elapsed Time Display ....... 6-2, 12-1
Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 1.2-1
7 Recording Tapes
Recording ...................... 7-1
Additional Recording
Features ..................... 7-2
8 Instant Timer Recording
Instru,_ ans for recording what you are
currrently viewing on your "IV .... 8-1
9 Timer Recording
Instructions for recording TV
programs while you are away ...9-1
10 VCR Plus Recording
Recording with VCR Pluscodes 10-1, 2
11 VCR Plus Recording
VCR Plus Setup ........ 11-1, 2, 3, 4, 5
12 Aclditional
Operations
Recording Speed Selection, Real
Time Tape Counter, Automatic
Counter Reset, Counter Memory,
Index Search, Blank Search,
Doul_le Speed Playback, VCR
Flashback ................ 12-1, 2, 3
13 Service Information
(VCR Operating Difficulties)
Before Calling for Sen,ice ....... 13-1
Problem/Resolution Chart ..... 13-1, 2
Maintenance .................. 13-2
14 Ac:cessories
............................... 14-1
15 Product Registration
Card
Receive Current Product Info .... 15-1
16 Your Zenith Warranty
............................... 16-1
Ilndex of Features
1 Year, 8 Event Timer ........... 9-1
:181 Channel Capability ........... ii
Auto Channel Search ............ 5-1
Auto Counter Reset ............. 6-2
Auto Digital Picture Tracking ..... 6-2
Auto Playback System ........... 6-1
Center Load Tape System ........ 1-1
Counter Memory ........... 6-2, 12-2
HQ Circuitry .................... il
Index Search System ............ 12-2
Instant Recording ............... 8-1
LED Display ............... 1-1, 3-1
New Larger Controls ............ 1-1
On-Screen Programming ......... 5-1
Slow Motion .................... 6-2
MBR3429 Multi-Brand
TV/VCR/Cable Box Remote
Control ..... 3-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1
VCR Plus ...... 10-1,, 2, 1.1-1,2, 3, 4, 5
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